June 10, 2010
Today I left some dishes dirty.
The bed got made around 3:30.
The diapers soaked a little longer,
The odor grew a little stronger
The crumbs I spilled the day before,
Are staring at me from the floor.
The fingerprints there on the wall,
Will likely be there still next fall.
The dirty streaks on the windowpanes,
Will still be there next time it rains.
Shame on you, you sit and say,
Just what did you do today?
I held a baby till she slept,
I held a toddler while he wept.
I played a game of hide and seek,
I squeezed a toy so it would squeak.
I pulled a wagon, sang a song,
Taught a child right from wrong.
What did I do this whole day through?
Not much that shows, I guess that ‘s true.
Unless you think that what I’ve done,
Might be important to someone
With deep green eyes and soft brown hair,
If that is true….I’ve done my share.
AUTHOR UNKNOWN
To all you mothers out there: I don’t think you are told enough how great you are! I love the idea of being your cheerleader along the way to tell you that I know it can be hard some days, but that what you do….matters 
If you have any quotes or poems that you come across that gives you warm fuzzies about motherhood, please send them my way
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March 18, 2010
“The secret of genius is to carry the spirit of the child into old age, which means never losing your enthusiasm.”
ALDOUS HUXLEY
Have you noticed the expression on children’s faces? They don’t just smile, they have enthusiasm, joy, contentment, happiness, elation all rolled into one and it just beams from their faces.
It doesn’ t even have to be about anything in particular too! Look at babies, they just coo and smile just because you are there
I sometimes catch my reflection in a mirror, or in a car window. I just look…perplexed! (Probably because I’m thinking all the time!)
I think we need to give our cheeks a bit of a work out and really use all the muscles in our face and participate in joyous moments with a huge laugh, or a toothy grin. It may freak your children out, but hey, I bet it will feel great! (I’m smiling just thinking about it…..now I’m practicing my toothy grin that will be on show for my kids tomorrow! haha! If you could see me now!)
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February 26, 2010
“Happiness is a butterfly which, when pursued, is always beyond our grasp, but which, if you sit down quietly, may alight upon you.”
NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE
I just love the visual language that is used in this quote!
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February 19, 2010
“Keep your heart in wonder at the daily miracles of your life”
KAHLIL GIBRAN
Earlier this week, the girls told my hubby that there was a beautiful sunset, and that they should tell me. When I saw it, my jaw dropped. It was the most beautiful pink sky I had ever seen! I quickly grabbed my camera and started running (yes running!) down the street to the hill/reserve near our place that overlooks the Wellington harbour. By the time I got there the pink had turned into a deep orange and the edges were a mixture of blue/orange/pink. Nature always surprises me at how beautiful it can be! It takes my breath away.
“Nature never did betray the heart that loved her.”
WILLIAM WORDSWORTH
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February 11, 2010
I was reading Small Notebooks, and Rachel’s hubby/partner Doug, was asked: “What do guys want for Valentine’s Day?”.
In his answer he talked about how one Valentine’s day was particularly memorable because he remembered feeling accepted:
“It helps a man feel accepted when he knows that the things he has already done are more important than the things he has not done yet.
A guy likes it when a woman acts like she has everything she wants when she has him.”
Awwww…gush material!!
Feeling accepted is a priceless gift, it is so important not only with our husbands, but with our children as well.
When I was pregnant I actually thought I looked pretty good. It wasn’t until after I had the baby and I would look back on photos of me pregnant that I realise how huge I was! My hubby would make lovely comments all though my pregnancy, that made me feel beautiful….he made me feel accepted.
I know I will be thinking a bit more about how I can show the ones I love that I accept them, and love them for them.
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February 5, 2010
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkenss that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It’s not just in some of us; it’s in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsiously give other people permission to do the same.”
MARIANNE WILLIAMSON
From her book “A Return to Love: Reflections on the Principles of a Course in Miracles”
At “Marta Writes” I stumbled across her “quote wall“. I JUST LOVE THE IDEA!
(I secretly covet Marta’s quote wall…shhhh!)
Then I realised that I haven’t put a quote up for a while! I love quotes, they make me feeling like pulling my shoulders back and stand a little taller!
I *heart* quotes!
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January 9, 2010
Even though I choose Consistency as “my word for 2010″, I have to admit that other words and phrases have come to me this last week that I also would like to focus on this year:
- Harmony – The things that we are trying to do consistency is so that we have more harmony and unity in our family.
- Gratitude – I would like to work on being grateful. I don’t want to be blind to all the beauty and blessings around us. When I feel grateful, I feel happy and humbled.
- Be present – Are my actions consistent with my goals? I want my heart and my mind to be really open to what is happening in front of me. This time with my young children is going to pass quickly and I want to savour it!
Below are a couple of quotes that really stood out to me. When I read them I felt empowered that my actions or change in attitudes have the ability to really make a difference in a situation, even though the circumstances are the same. It doesn’t take money, or a change in location….it just takes a change in our mindset:
“While motherhood is not perfect, we have the opportunity to share many beautiful and perfect moments with our children every day. We just need to be awake to those moments and attuned to them so we can more fully embrace and enjoy them.”
DEBRA SANSING WOODS
(from her book “Mothering with Spiritual Power”)
I love this quote that I came across yesterday, when I was window shopping with my gal pal Shelly.
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January 6, 2010
“Our children are watching us live, and what we are shouts louder than anything we can say.”
WILFRED A PETERSON
2010 is a great time to have a think about what our children see us valuing through our actions and choices we make every day.
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December 22, 2009
“T’was the night before Christmas and all through the town
Not a sign of Baby Jesus was anywhere to be found.
The people were all busy with Christmas time chores
Like decorating, and baking, and shopping in stores.
No one sang “Away in a manger, no crib for a bed”.
Instead, they sang of Santa dressed-up in bright red.
Mama watched Martha Stewart, Papa drank beer from a tap.
As hour upon hour the presents they’d wrap
When what from the T.V.
did they suddenly hear?
‘Cept an ad.. which told of a big sale at Sears.
So away to the mall they all flew like a flash…
Buying things on credit…
and others with cash!
And, as they made their way home from their trip to the mall,
Did they think about Jesus? Oh, no… not at all.
Their lives were so busy with their Christmas time things
No time to remember Christ Jesus, the King.
There were presents to wrap and cookies to bake.
How could they stop and remember who died for their sake?
To pray to the Savior…
they had no time to stop.
Because they needed more time to “Shop til they dropped!”
On Wal-mart! On K-mart!
On Target! On Penney’s!
On Hallmark! On Zales!
A quick lunch at Denny’s.
From the big stores downtown to the stores at the mall,
they would dash away, dash away, and visit them all!
And up on the roof, there arose such a clatter
As grandpa hung icicle lights up on his brand new step ladder.
He hung lights that would flash.
He hung lights that would twirl.
Yet, he never once prayed to Jesus…
Light of the World.
Christ’s eyes… how they twinkle!
Christ’s Spirit… how merry!
Christ’s love… how enormous!
All our burdens… He’ll carry!
So instead of being busy, overworked, and uptight
Let’s put Christ back in Christmas and enjoy some good nights.”
AUTHOR UNKNOWN
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November 30, 2009
“Happiness cannot be found by ‘hoping for the best’. It is found by claiming the best of who you are; recognising your inner strengths and capabilities – and bringing them to life even when old habits would hold you back.”
STEPHANIE DOWRICK
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November 23, 2009
“Your attitude to life is far more important in determing your happiness than your money, apperance, social status or talent.”
STEPHANIE DOWRICK
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November 21, 2009
“We each do the best we can. My best may not be as good as your best, but it’s my best. The fact is that we know when we are doing our best and when we are not. If we are not doing our best, it leaves us with a gnawing hunger and frustration. But when we do our level best, we experience a peace.”
MAJORIE PAY HINCKLEY
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November 20, 2009
“Pause for a moment and think about what three things in your life you value, or what are more important to you than anything else.
Write them down.
…..You’ve indicated the things that you believe are most important to you. But are you spending your time in a way that reflects their importance? The answer may be eye opening.”
DOROTHY LEHMKUHL & DOLORES COTTER LAMPING
(from the book “Organizing for the Creative Person”)
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November 19, 2009
“Children hear so many voices from so many directions. There are so few empty summer days. There are pressures to excel. It has become a challenge to let children be children.
It has never been so important that children have a home that is a place of refuge, a place of peace, a place of unconditional love – even when the report card may not be what you hoped for.”
MAJORIE PAY HINCKLEY
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November 17, 2009
“Peace does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble, or hard work. Peace means to be in the midst of all those things and still be calm in your heart.”
MARCEL MORIN
(quote taken from “A Magical Childhood” http://magical-mama.livejournal.com/74253.html)
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November 16, 2009
“Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.”
CONFUCIUS
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October 19, 2009
“There is a vitality, a life force, an energy, a quickening that is translated through action. And because there is only one of you in all time, this expression is unique. And if you block it, it will never exist through any other medium and be lost. It is not your business to determine how good it is nor how valuable nor how it compares with other expressions. It is your buisness to keep it yours clearly and directly, to keep the channel open..whether you choose to take an art class, keep a journal, record your dreams, dance your story or live each day from your own creative source. Above all else, keep the channel open!”
MARTHA GRAHAM
From the book “A Creative Companion: How to Free Your Creative Spirit” by Sark
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October 14, 2009
“What you have to do and the way you have to do it is incredibly simple.
Whether you are willing to do it, that’s another matter.”
PETER F DRUCKER
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October 3, 2009
“We live in a world that is filled with options. If we are not careful, we will find every minute jammed with social events, classes, exercise time, book clubs, scrapbooking, Church callings, music, sports, the Internet, and our favorite TV shows. One mother told me of a time that her children had 29 scheduled commitments every week: music lessons, scouts, dance, Little League, day camps, soccer, art, and so forth. She felt like a taxi driver. Finally, she called a family meeting and announced, ‘Something has to go; we have no time to ourselves and no time for each other. Families need unstructured time when relationships can deepen and real parenting can take place. Take time to listen, to laugh, and to play together.”
M. RUSSELL BALLARD
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October 2, 2009
“To the world you may be one person but to one person you may be the world.”
TAYLOR HANSON
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